The Quiter Side of New York

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The Big Apple is full of secrets if you just know where to look. We've read and written about the typical touristy spots umpteen number of times. But it's only when you get under the skin of the city, you realise how much you've overlooked the little gems that NYC has to offer. So, get on board as we take you through some hidden sights of New York.  Video Credits: Writers - Upasya Bhowal Editor - Suraj Wadhwa  About OUTLOOK TRAVELLER: India's best travel magazine, travel guides, and the only narrative travel writing website.  #Travel #OutlookTraveller #OutlookMagazine #OutlookGroup

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00:00 It's difficult to drag the average tourist away from New York's iconic locations.

00:08 Be it Times Square, Central Park or the Empire State Building, the constant rush of tourists

00:15 all year round can often get tiresome.

00:18 However, if you're willing to venture away from the mainstream locales, NYC has some

00:24 surprisingly quieter destinations up its sleeve.

00:28 The Met Cloisters A close cousin of the Met, this museum is

00:32 devoted to art, architecture and manuscripts from medieval Europe.

00:37 Prospect Park New Yorkers would agree with us on this.

00:41 If you're looking for a place to relax or go from the typical bustle of the Bay Apple,

00:46 then this urban park in Brooklyn is the place to be.

00:50 Bushwick Street Art If you're a photography enthusiast, then

00:55 head over to Bushwick where local muralists have covered entire alleys and warehouses

01:00 with some stunning street art.

01:03 Top of the Rock Located atop the Rockefeller Center, this

01:07 observation deck offers incredible views of the Empire State Building.

01:11 70 floors above the city, the unobstructed view of the NYC skyline will take your breath

01:16 away.

01:17 So for when you're done with the quintessential New York experience, check out these hidden

01:23 treasures in the concrete jungle.

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